Gene Symbol | SOAT1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 6646 |
Full Name | sterol O-acyltransferase 1 |
Synonyms | ACACT,ACAT,ACAT-1,ACAT1,SOAT,STAT |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
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Summary | The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the acyltransferase family. It is located in the endoplasmic reticulum, and catalyzes the formation of fatty acid-cholesterol esters. This gene has been implicated in the formation of beta-amyloid and atherosclerotic plaques by controlling the equilibrium between free cholesterol and cytoplasmic cholesteryl esters. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2011]. |
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